A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.

Golf balls having core formulations including polybutadiene, butyl rubber, or a blend thereof, and low surface coverage dimple patterns are disclosed. The combination of low surface coverage with particular rubber formulations helps to reduce the flight of the ball while also providing improved aerodynamic consistency and maintaining the appearance of a high-performance trajectory.

A golf ball with dual mantle layers is disclosed herein. The golf ball comprises a core, an inner mantle layer, an outer mantle layer and a cover layer. The golf ball has a COR greater than 0.77. The inner mantle includes a MBS impact modifier. The outer mantle layer is softer than the inner mantle layer.

A golf ball having contact time, CT.sub.143 of greater than or equal to about 400 microsecs, a Coefficient of Restitution, COR.sub.143 of greater than or equal to about 0.720, an Initial Velocity (IV) of greater than or equal to about 255 ft/sec and a relative ratio, RR.sub.80/127 or RR.sub.80/125 or RR.sub.80/123 each of greater than or equal to about 1.01, or a relative ratio, RR.sub.90/127 or RR.sub.90/125 or RR.sub.90/123 each of greater than or equal to about 1.03.